Fix&Go Kit - Fiat 500 Manual

than necessary, everything can become
more unstable, with the risk of the vehicle
dropping violently. So lift the car just
enough to access the space-saver/spare
wheel.
169) Snow chains cannot be fitted to
the space-saver wheel. So, if a front
(drive) wheel is punctured and chains are
needed, a rear wheel should be fitted to
the front of the car and the space-saver
wheel should be fitted to the rear. In this
way, equipped with two normal drive
wheels at the front, they can be fitted
with snow chains, thus resolving the
emergency situation.
170) Incorrectly fitting the wheel cap
may cause it to fall off when the car is in
motion. Never tamper with the inflation
valve. Never introduce tools of any kind
between rim and tyre. Check tyre and
space-saver wheel pressures regularly,
complying with the values given in the
"Technical specifications" chapter.
171) It is extremely dangerous to attempt
to change a wheel on the side of the car
next to the driving lane: make sure that
the car is at a sufficient distance from the
road, to avoid being run over.
172) Be very careful when
removing/refitting the hub cap due to
the proximity of the brake disc. We
recommend using heat protection gloves.
IMPORTANT
55) When turning the jack handle make
sure that it can turn freely without scraping
your hand against the ground. The moving
components of the jack ("worm screw"
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and joints) can also cause injuries: avoid
touching them. If you come into contact
with lubricating grease, clean yourself
thoroughly.
56) Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible to have the correct tightening of
the wheel bolts checked.
Fix&Go KIT
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The Fix&Go quick tyre repair kit is
located in the boot inside a dedicated
container.
173) 174) 175)
57)
TYRE REPAIR
PROCEDURE
Preliminary operations:
Stop the car in a position that is not
dangerous for oncoming traffic where
you can change the wheel safely. The
ground must be flat and sufficiently
compact;
stop the engine and engage the
parking brake;
engage 1 st gear if the car is uphill, or
reverse if the car downhill;
steer the wheels completely;
in the event of a steep slope, place a
wedge or stone behind the wheels;
Wear the reflective safety jacket
(compulsory by law) before getting
out of the car. In any case, follow the
road safety laws in force in the country
where you are driving;
wear the gloves.
Tyre repair:
Remove the adhesive speed label
(3) fig. 183 and fig. 186 and apply
it in a clearly visible position on the
dashboard.
OPT1 kit
183
remove the cap from the tyre valve
and connect and screw the transparent
tube of the sealant (4) fig. 183 onto the
valve. If a 250 ml cartridge is present
the housing of the transparent tube
is provided with removable ring to
facilitate extraction. Make sure that the
ON/OFF button (5) fig. 184 is in the off
position (button not pressed);
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